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Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Iceberg Lettuce | Philadelphia News
A major cyclospora outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce from a Taylor Farms facility in Mexico is sickening at least 98 people across nine states, with no deaths yet reported but cases expected to rise as symptoms can take up to two weeks to appear. Taco Bell has pulled affected products, and social media is erupting with “lettuce-gate” outrage. While initial lab results were disputed, the FDA still points to that specific Mexican facility as the source — though Mexican officials say their own tests found nothing. With thousands possibly affected since May, this outbreak underscores the fragile…
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